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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1892
Page
1
Theodore Murray describes Minneapolis and St Paul as a city of striking contrasts preparing to host the Republican National Convention. He details lodging limits, overbuilt hotels, office towers, and the vast but strained feeding and telegraph facilities. The piece laments urban strain while praising committee efforts to allocate rooms and arrange press accommodations, projecting a total capacity around 30,000 for visitors.
Bernard Behmits, an Atchison county farmer, was imprisoned in Germany for desertion. His 11 year old daughter wrote to the emperor asking for her father's release. Upon receiving the letter, the emperor ordered his release, and he was freed the next day.
The Northern Lights lit up the northern sky across New England and the Midwest after a sun spot, with reports from Pittsburg to Maine. Telegraph lines fluctuated as electric currents disturbed wires and batteries, delaying messages and prompting fire crews in some cities. Scientists at the University of Michigan noted the display followed the sun spot and anticipated further auroral activity. The phenomenon was observed from Mt. Washington to Ann Arbor, with witnesses describing rose red and pink hues and a circle of light extending toward the zenith.
Reports describe a brilliant light show in Boston and Lexington with colors of dawn rejoicing over the skies. The northern lights were noted as unusually vivid, sparking unease among some observers while Rochester firefighters were alerted to a related incident.
New York on February 13 witnessed the most brilliant northern lights in this latitude since 1882. A long red shaft with green radiance stretched over the city as Jupiter and Venus aligned with the moon. Crowds watched from streets and rooftops while forecasters on the Equitable Building observed the shimmering arc and fading glow.
At about 8 o clock tonight a brilliant red aurora borealis display lit the northern sky and caused apprehension of a large fire in the right part of the city. The colors were unusually bright fading to white east and west and were observed at the Naval Observatory where astronomers watched with interest. Observations will be prepared for publication on Monday.
Lynn mass February 13 special pro Elihu Thomson eminent Lynn electrician claims to have discovered the knack of making lightning in a few days journals will publish full details with figures regarding Thomson latest discovery a machine for making lightning the invention is of more scientific than practical interest though there will be practical uses eventually Thomson has secured very high potential discharges with eight inch gap between conductors no slams could leap far the sparks come in torrents with a Gatling gun like report he has formed a partnership with Prof Dyrenforth who would furnish thunderstorms to order but he is skeptical about the machine as a practical invention
Washington February 13 Lawyers say power to investigate the Reading deal can likely be found but there is no ground for the belief that the Interstate Commerce Commission will interfere Commissioner Morrison said there is no probability the commission will rule on the consolidation of interstate railroads under one board of directors He added motives for violations would be an accident to the proposal and no such motives are known Representatives Stout of Michigan has introduced a resolution for an inquiry into the matter
Ex-Senator John J. Ingalls will be admitted to membership in the Grand Army of the Republic in time to take part in the State encampment, to be held at Atchison during the last week of the month. Local reports note the move and its reception among members.
Federal writ issued for Lillie Johnson, who was the companion in the murder case involving Alice Mitchell and Freda Ward. The defense attorneys secured the writ of habeas corpus. The proceedings reference the linked killing acts in the ongoing legal matter.
San Francisco reports Sarah Althea Terry, famed from a divorce suit with ex Senator Sharon and later marriage to Judge Terry, has fallen into dementia linked to spiritualism. Her symptoms include agitation, seizures of memory, and fevered pulse as doctors fear worsening mania. She seeks guidance from spirits and awaits asylum.
New Haven reports Dr Edward Mc Glynn in an interview says an old order to retract his political and economic doctrines prejudiced his esse. He notes Cardinal Simeon and Cardinal Ledochowski influence and says he expects a conference in Rome and predicts return to ministry while still preaching his views.
In Cleveland on February 13 a special report says clergy and laymen plan a liberal Presbyterian newspaper. Prof James Craig will oversee operations. About half of the 50,000 capital is subscribed, signaling growing dissent to traditional views within the denomination.
Reports from Zanzibar say Emin Pasha was greeted by hundreds of loyal soldiers in his former Nile province. British plans unfold as Captain Lugard eyes Wadelai to extend British authority, with Emin portrayed as a private figure unique from German service. If allied, Emin could receive pay from the British Company. rebellion would face solid action.
In Sioux Falls M D February 13 Mrs. James G Blaine Jr anticipates a divorce decree by February 17 or soon after. Judge Thomas at Deadwood ordered the defendant to show cause why the answer should not be stricken and the case moved to trial. Contempt for court cited as orders were ignored. Blaine’s side plans to have the decree granted with alimony in question. Blaine has not paid alimony. attorney says Blaine not opposed to the decree. Mrs Blaine and her sister plan to travel to Deadwood Monday.
Burraro Feb 13 Special report notes rising deaths linked to Keeley bi-chloride of gold cure for drunkenness. Senator Endres plans a resolution to query the State Board of Health about Keeley Institute and treatment methods with aim to ban the remedy.
The worst blizzard of the season grips Ganry S. D. and Tracey Minnesota. Early clear skies gave way to dark clouds as snow begins to fly and temperatures plummet, signaling worsening winter conditions.
The Dispatch Directory outlines the Tus Dicrates issue structure with live news and page references. It lists sections such as real estate notices theatrical news scientific items and educational news plus page numbers and named contributors or topics.
New York dispatches report eight typhus infected immigrants from the steamer Messilia may be in Pittsburg. Officials urge rapid quarantine, isolation, and reporting of any suspected cases to prevent an epidemic, with cases already traced to Newburg and several U.S. cities.
Fire Marshal Mitchell reports to Police Commissioners that the Hotel Royal fire started above the first floor, likely near the third floor, and was caused by a candle used by a hotel employee to test gas connections and the elevator lamp hose about the time of the night’s incident.
Wrarmantic New Jersey February first special report says Q H B Hendler, a convert of Mc Cauley's Mission in New York, began revival meetings in the county last month and hundreds have been converted. Today, despite cold weather, many crossed ten inches of ice in the Quinebaugh river at Plainfield.
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